Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) vs Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Glenburgie
£150
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£117
| Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) | Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenburgie | Benrinnes |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.9% | 46% |
| Age | 11 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £150 | £117.35 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is better value at £117 vs £150.
For beginners: Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £117.35)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£117.35 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenburgie 11 Year Old 2011 Port Cask (WM Cadenhead)
Only Benrinnes 24 Year Old 1988 (cask 2835) - Rare Select (Montgomerie's)